Maybe it’s the start of the new year. Maybe it’s because I’m finally starting to feel slightly better after the crazy two weeks of cold/bronchitis/stomach bug that hit our home. Maybe it’s because I’ve been praying for fresh vision and a renewed fire for the Word.
Whatever the reason? I’m feeling like something big is about to happen.
I’ve heard several amazing speakers talk about running our own race, how we need to stay focused in our lane and not compare where we are to where anyone else is, because we’ll slow down and trip over ourselves. It’s a good word.
I’ve heard people talk about the importance of the baton pass in a relay race, how we’re to work together to accomplish the goal, and how at one point in the hand-off both runners are holding the baton together. It’s a team effort, and we can’t do it alone. It’s a good word.
I’ve read the scripture:
Now that’s a good Word.
I have reoccurring nightmares about running. The scene is always a little different, but the premise the same. I want to run. I feel this desire I’ve never experienced in my waking hours to run free, to go as fast as I can. But no matter what I do I can never make my arms and legs move fast enough. I can never get into a run. I’m stuck in slow motion.
But now? I’m ready. More than ready. It’s as though God has put me in the drivers seat of a race car, helmet on, seatbelt strapped, pit crew at the ready and He’s about to wave the green flag. And I see you there beside me, smiles on our faces and more than a little fear in our eyes and we’re ready to do this thing. We’re done living life in slow motion, done with the foot race, done trying to keep up or make do or follow what everyone else has said we should do. We’re ready to move and we’re about to blaze our own path. The engines are revving and we’re on the edge of our seats waiting for God to say “go.”
It’s a new race for a new year. Let’s go.
Your words are so exciting to me! I, too, have felt like big things are on the horizon this year and I’m excited to see what God is going to do in the lives of His children. It’s going to take a hefty dose of courage and abandon and faith, but if we’re willing to fully trust in Him, we’ll be amazed at the wonderful things He will do in and through us. Even if our voices tremble with fear and never rise above a whisper, may we have the courage to say, “Let’s do this, Lord!”
“He never lost sight of where He was headed.” A to the MEN!
How often I have; apparently I’m a horse who needs blinders :).
New years are so good at infusing energy, strength, renewal and purpose; in January I’m always eager and expectant. I posted a picture on instagram of my nephew at a top of a big hill, little arms in victory. THAT is the image of my spirit, and it sounds like yours today :). It’s a good one.
Looking forward to how God is going to work IN and through you, friend. I feel the fire.
xo
It’s so funny that you picture your nephew, because when I get that giddy sense of arm pumping victory, I picture you doing “The Robin” – and then smile big remembering how you were sweet to try to teach me how to do it on a sidewalk in Arkansas 😉 It’s going to be a good year, gal. A good year.
The whole of this is a good word! This really resonates for me and it’s exactly what I need to hear. I’m standing in awe of how God has designed each of his kids lovely–each with a different finish line and path. (You always seem to bring this idea to the forefront of my mind.) What I’m learning at a deeper level is that God wants to run this custom-made race right beside us. I’m always asking him to point me in the right direction, to put me on the path, but I so often fail to see that abiding in him is the path.
Yes! Now THAT is the reminder I needed today, girl! Thank you for sharing that beautiful vision 🙂
Oh yes, I feel ready to run. However, not to run in a race in competition with other as I have in the past but rather to run towards Him along side others. I love how you talk about passing the baton. So many have gone before me and passed that baton to me (you have been one.) It is time for me to pass it on.
I’ve learned the most from the women who have been a few steps ahead of me, not afraid to slow their pace to bring me along and to walk beside me until I’m ready to take off on my own. The only way the race will continue is if we keep doing the same to the gal who is just getting ready to start her first lap 😉
Oh I am with you friend. Strapped in and read to GO!!! I too feel right on the cusp of His something great. Praying for both you (and me) that we will keep our eyes fixed on the One who will get us across that finish line!! (PS so glad that you and yours are on the mend)
You were one of the many face I saw in my mind as I wrote this. It’s going to be a good year 🙂